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Image: Fahwaaz Cornelius The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon has been confirmed as the first Abbott World Marathon Major to be held on African soil. Following the successful staging of its 2026 race on 24 May, the event has passed the second and final stage of its Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) assessment, becoming the eighth member of the most prestigious series in marathon running globally. The race joins seven of the sport's most celebrated marathons, Tokyo, Boston, Lo

Image: courtesy of motorpress Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA), in partnership with the Gift of the Givers Foundation (GOTG), supported the upliftment of Gqala Primary School in Tsholomnqa, Eastern Cape, through the construction and handover of new ablution facilities for learners. The project forms part of the final phase of relief and recovery efforts following the 2023 Eastern Cape gale-force winds, providing safe and hygienic sanitation facilities that promote dignity, l

Image: courtesy of Toyota SA Kaizer Chiefs, in partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM), proudly launched the third edition of the Toyota Cup at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena this afternoon. The annual pre-season fixture has quickly established itself as a premier event on the football calendar. It combines competitive action for the team with entertainment and fan engagement in anticipation of the new season while also supporting communities through the Hea

Joshua Cheptegei during 2017 Run YOUR CITY SERIES DURBAN 10K, Image: Tobias Ginsberg Stillwater Sports, the Event and Experience Specialists behind the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series, is proud to announce that multiple Olympic and World Champion, and current world record holder in both the 5 000m and 10 000m, Joshua Cheptegei, will headline a world-class field at what promises to be the greatest 10km race ever run on African soil when he lines up at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 1

Image: courtesy of motorpress The TOYOTA Gazoo Racing Junior Academy (TGRSA Junior Academy) will head to Formula-K Raceway this weekend for Round 2 of the South African Rotax MAX Challenge (SARMC), with its expanded driver line-up aiming to turn lessons from the season opener into stronger results at the Benoni-based circuit. Rotax South Africa’s national karting championship opened at Killarney Kart Circuit in Cape Town with a weekend of mixed fortunes for the academy. While

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) demands an investigation into an e-mail concerning foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) that was allegedly written by the Chief of Staff of Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, which reads "Attached just received for some amusement". The e-mail from the Minister of Agriculture’s Chief of Staff, Ms Jana le Roux, which is currently circulating on social media, is addressed to the Director-General and Deputy Director-General

Image: courtesy of motorpress Both Audi Revolut F1 Team drivers showcased the pace required to consistently fight for points in Monte Carlo Exceptional crew teamwork overcame a pre-race technical glitch, allowing Gabriel Bortoleto to mount an impressive recovery drive to finish 12th. The team’s performance provides immense confidence ahead of next week’s Spanish Grand Prix. Johannesburg, JUNE 2026 – The Audi Revolut F1 Team is channelling the undeniable speed shown at the Mon

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) can confirm that with a combined prize purse of over R8.2-million in prize money and incentive bonuses, the 2026 Comrades Marathon is set to reward the top performing runners well for their race-day efforts. The top contenders in this year’s race will have more than just fame, glory and bragging rights to race for on Sunday 14 June, in the 99th edition of the Comrades Marathon. A total prize purse of

Image: Courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is currently experiencing an unprecedented surge of support in KwaZulu-Natal, with growth so strong that the party is struggling to keep up with the influx of new members. The party is expanding its structures in the province on a large scale and on Saturday launched its new structure for the area at a glitzy event in the Bluff, Durban. The event was attended by a large number of residents, including local church lea

Image: courtesy of Wanda Diamond League World record holder partners with the premium electric mobility brand in a year that marks five years of milestones for both the athlete and Zeekr. Five years ago, two stories began to take shape on the world stage. On a summer night at Bislett Stadium in Oslo, Karsten Warholm became the fastest hurdler in history, breaking the 400m hurdles world record and ushering in a new era for the discipline. In the same year, Zeekr was launched,

Image: Comrades Marathon Association The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that the Official Comrades Marathon Pacesetters will once again tackle the road between Durban and Pietermaritzburg in the 99th edition of the race on Sunday 14 June. Often referred to as ‘bus drivers,’ the Pacesetters are experienced runners who volunteer their race to assist others in achieving their goals, whether that is a medal target, a personal best or simply crossing th

Image: World Athletics World Athletics is proud to announce that the sustainable event management system it has developed to embed sustainability into its operations across the sport has been re-certified to ISO 20121:2024, the globally-recognised standard that guides organisations to integrate sustainability into every facet of their event planning and execution. The certification process included a rigorous two-day audit of World Athletics' sustainability policies and docum

Image: Supplied AmaZulu FC have already begun preparations for the 2026/27 season, starting by showing the door to players they no longer require. The first name to surface among the players who have parted ways with the club is Bongani "Ben 10" Zungu. He was followed by Elmo Kambindu, who arrived with high expectations from Chippa United to bang in the goals, but it was not to be. Recently, Thabiso Kutumela’s name has also come up, with reports that his contract will not be

Image: LA28, courtesy of IOC With just over two years to go, the organisation of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games is transitioning from planning to readiness – supported by strong collaboration across all levels of government and growing engagement from millions of fans. Updates presented during this week’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission visit outlined key progress across a range of areas shaping the next phase of preparations, including t

Image: courtesy of motorpress Nissan’s ‘From China’ export strategy commenced with the unveiling of the brand’s all-new Navara Pro Plug-in Hybrid pickup and the all-new Primera EV sedan at the 10th Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). As confirmed at Nissan’s vision showcase in April, China will play a pivotal role as a global hub for innovation and exports, driving product competitiveness. This milestone signals the start of a broader rollout of models designed and de

Image: courtesy of FF Plus South Africa’s Constitution does indeed provide protection against abuses. The fact that there are so many attempts to amend it – for example, to make expropriation without compensation possible – serves as proof. The Constitution is not set in stone. It is a living document and if it is fully applied in both letter and spirit, it will accommodate and protect everyone. For too long, the ANC has been allowed to manipulate the Constitution to suit its

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The findings of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) regarding irregularities in the Free State government’s bursary scheme demonstrate just how deeply entrenched corruption and fraud are in the province. This is just another instalment in a series of scandals that played out under ANC rule in the Free State. Truth be told, the ANC is accused number one in this matter. If the Auditor-General (AG) had not identified the irregularities and referred th

Image: courtesy of FF Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has noted with concern the latest findings by the African Development Bank indicating that Morocco overtook South Africa in 2025 as Africa’s most industrialised economy. While South Africa remains a significant industrial powerhouse on the continent, this development confirms the country’s continuing decline in industrial competitiveness. Years of unreliable electricity supply, state corruption, policy uncertainty, o

Image: Giulia Sano US distance runner Sara Hall has been announced as an official ambassador for RUN X™, joining world 10,000m champion Jimmy Gressier in promoting the first World Treadmill Championship. Hall was present at the RUN X™ programme launch at Technogym Village in Cesena, Italy, earlier on Wednesday, where further details of the inaugural World Treadmill Championship were confirmed. One of the fastest US marathon runners in history, Hall has represented the United

Image: Giulia Sano Fitness and wellness facilities around the world can now register to join the RUN X™ network, as Technogym and World Athletics confirm further details of the first World Treadmill Championship. The announcement was made on Global Running Day, Wednesday 3 June, at the RUN X™ programme launch at Technogym Village in Cesena, Italy. RUN X™, a new 5km global treadmill running competition, will allow runners of all levels to compete on connected treadmills in a